That’s right folks, I’m home! There are many reasons why I chose to come back and pause in Canada for a while (hint, invite me out to dinner and I’ll gladly explain!!) Rest assured, I’m super excited for the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and look forward to planning my next adventure! Travel Read More
Category: Countries
Spring is in the air!
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Spring has sprung here in Amsterdam! The first really nice day, with 20 degree weather and beautiful sunshine… And I’m lucky enough to be here to enjoy it! I’m also lucky enough to be staying with friends in the centre of the city! Spending the days wandering the canals, gazing at Read More
Where in the world is Julie…?
Goedemorgen! Can you guess where I arrived today? Here’s a hint, it took about 13-14hrs of flying to get here. Still stumped? Here’s a photo hint to see if it helps anything bloom…
Here we go again…
Ships in Harbour are safe, but that’s not what ships are for. Same could be said for planes, I suppose. Or even travellers themselves. Time to shake off the dust, strap on the old backpack and head off in a new direction!
Local Life – A Photo Journey
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam The small village we visited was full of colourful characters!
Banana Pancakes – A Photo Journey
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam After visiting the fishermen village, we made our way to a local couple’s house. Each day, this elderly couple make hundreds of banana and red bean pancakes to sell to the local children after school.
Fishermen Village – A Photo Journey
Location: Fishermen Village, Hoi An, Vietnam I had the opportunity while in Hoi An to join a sunrise photo tour of a local fishermen village. We got to experience the whole process – from the fishing ships coming in, to the fish being cleaned and finally sold. Check out the album below for the full Read More
And Yet Another UNESCO Site Off The List
Location: Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary, Da Nang, Vietnam Hoi An is situated close to the city of Da Nang, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. Pronounced ‘May Sun’ (at least the way I understood it to be pronounced), it is a grouping of Hindu temples constructed by the kings of Champa who ruled Read More
My Cooking Is So Fabulous Even The Smoke Alarm Cheers Me On
Location: Hoi An, Vietnam I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and think, ‘well that’s never going to happen’. Food is definitely one of the highlights when visiting Vietnam. And what better way to enjoy it than by taking a cooking lesson? I mean, me, in a Read More